Read this before the party

I wrote this as a note to read before parties. Usually I'm not in the mood to go to a party, but recently I started doing so more often because they are one of the easiest ways to meet and flirt with new people.

Before you leave for the party, don’t forget to groom a bit. After all, since getting girls is a main target here, your looks should be at least acceptable.

Don't forget your USB stick. You never know when you will be asked to play music (and remember that you can't miss an opportunity to show off some of your newly acquired dj skills).

When you walk inside, you should focus on greeting the hosts, as well as your friends. Don't hurry to greet any people you don't know yet, there's plenty of time for that.

Get yourself a drink and chat with people you know. Don’t talk too much, instead try to focus on saying less and listening more. Pay attention to your surroundings.

Listen to the music, maybe shoot a glance around, but keep it short. You don’t want to show that you’re only interested in the women. Actually it helps to show that you’re completely uninterested in them, that might intrigue them a bit. “Who is this guy who doesn’t check the girls? Does he have a girlfriend already? "

Mingle with your buddies or any people that you come across in your friends’ company. Consider discussing a couple of subjects, something that will make you forget the tension of being amongst strangers and beautiful ladies.

After having adjusted yourself to your surroundings, and after having sipped a drink or two you might open yourself up to any flirting opportunities around you. Is any girl in the party checking you out? Is she cute?

Remember that sometimes a party isn’t successful in helping you find a partner. Deal with it. When it looks like your chances of you scoring are low, you might as well enjoy the sights, the music, the food, the booze, the male company. Who knows, something nice might occur when you least expect it.

Practice your skills. The disguise will only get you so far. Practice the local language. Having an appropriate accent will make people like you but not remember you. This will help you blend in. Prepare a good alibi for difficult encounters.